Digital Filmmaking Equipment Kit Information
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Digital Filmmaking Equipment Kit Information
The Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute was carefully designed with an essential equipment kit. Students must acquire this specific
equipment in order to participate in the program. This kit includes all of the elements a student will need to successfully complete all
exercises and projects for the program. Previous students have continued to use their equipment kits for projects after the conclusion of the
program, and it is our hope you will do the same.
Below is a list of the equipment kit items, along with manufacturer’s numbers and information to help you source and purchase the items.
UCLA is aware of the following retailers that carry items in the kit:
o Adorama - https://www.adorama.com/
o Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/
o B&H Photo - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ o Moment - www.shopmoment.com
The retailer list is provided for your convenience, UCLA does not endorse any company’s products or services. Retailer terms and conditions
will apply to your purchase.
Adorama is offering a bundled kit* with a discount of 20-30% on most items, with some items discounted further. This discounted bundle
can be accessed via their website portal here: https://www.adorama.com/digitalmediakits
-You will be asked to register to be verified as an enrolled student. When registering, use this account number: # 13486849.
-After registering, please allow 3 business days for your enrollment to be verified and approved. You will receive an email when you
are approved. Then sign in to the Adorama portal to access the bundled kit. You can access the kits by going to the links below
or searching for their SKU number:
Required Equipment Kit Items - for iPhone/iOS Users (SKU #: RGSKU2)
https://www.adoramabusiness.com/ccrz__ProductDetails?sku=RGSKU2&cartId=2e81027a-6462-43d4-b487-
2418d0fdd805&cclcl=en_US
Required Equipment Kit Items - for Android/Smartphone Users (SKU #: RGSKU3)
https://www.adoramabusiness.com/ccrz__ProductDetails?sku=RGSKU3&cartId=2e81027a-6462-43d4-b487-
2418d0fdd805&cclcl=en_US
Optional Items Kit Bundle (SKU #: RGSKU1) -
https://www.adoramabusiness.com/ccrz__ProductDetails?sku=RGSKU1&cartId=2e81027a-6462-43d4-b487-
2418d0fdd805&cclcl=en_US
-If you have questions or issues with the portal, please contact Adorama Customer Service: https://www.adorama.com/help
B&H Photo is also offering a bundled kit with very discounted items*, which can be found at their website – link below - or by going to
their website and searching the kit’s SKU number #: BDUCLAKIT
[https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1634478-REG/b_h_photo_video_professional_smartphone_video_production.html]
IF YOU ARE PURCHASING A BUNDLED KIT, PLEASE READ:
*Some required items are not included in the Adorama or B&H bundled kits and will need to be purchased separately. Please refer below:
If you are purchasing a bundled kit from Adorama, you will also need to separately purchase:
- Moment Phone Case or M-Series Lens Mount for your phone type. A case is preferred.
- Hard Drive (see specs below)
If you are purchasing their kit specifically for Android/Smartphones, you will additionally need to purchase separately:
o Kingtop 3.5mm Combo Audio Adaptor Cable or StarTech Headset Adapter
If you are purchasing a bundled kit from B&H Photo, you will also need to separately purchase:
- Moment Phone Case or M-Series Lens Mount that is appropriate for your phone type. A case is preferred.
- Ulanzi P-10 Counterweights
- Hard-drive (see specs below)
If you have an iPhone/iOS, you will also need to purchase:
o Rode SC6-L Dual Adaptor for iPhone/iOS Users
If you have a Smartphone/Android, you will also need to purchase:
o Kingtop 3.5mm Combo Audio Adaptor Cable or StarTech Headset Adapter
Please purchase the kit no later than May 15, 2021, to avoid challenges with stock, shipping delays, etc. If you enrolled after May 15th,
please purchase the kit as soon as possible to ensure delivery before the first day of your program session.
Digital Filmmaking Equipment Kit Information
Item Name Item Example Image Brand/
Manufacturer
Manufacturer’s Item Model #
Moment Phone Case for Mounting Moment Lenses*
*The type needed to purchased will depend on the
type of phone the student will be using. Please
purchase a case that DOES NOT have additional
pockets for a battery or wallet as it is too heavy to
balance with the gimbal.
(*Adorama and B&H do not include this item in the
equipment kit bundle and will need to be purchased
separately)
If they do not make a phone case that matches your
phone’s model, see below:
Varies
Moment Varies based on Phone Model
Can be found at Moment:
www.shopmoment.com
Also available from other
retailers
Moment Phone M-Series Lens Mount*
*Only purchase if there is not a Moment Phone Case
that matches your phone type. The phone case is
strongly preferred over the lens mount.
(*Adorama and B&H do not include this item in the
equipment kit bundle and will need to be purchased
separately)
Moment MFR: 107-001
Ulanzi PT-10 Counterweight for DJI Osmo Mobile 3
Ulanzi
Ulanzi:
MFR: 1711
Moment Anamorphic Lens (Blue Flare or Gold Flare)
Moment MFR: 130-001 (Blue Flare)
MFR: 130-004 (Gold Flare)
Moment 18mm Wide Lens
Moment MFR: 101-004
Moment Tele 58mm Lens
Moment MFR: 100-005
Shill Smartphone Mount with Two ¼”-20 Threads
OR
Xuma Smartphone Mount
SHILL
Or
Xuma
Shill:
MFR: GP260
Xuma:
MFR: MTA-300B
Ulanzi PT-3 Triple Metal Cold Shoe Mount / Extension
Bar
Ulanzi MFR: 0897
Rode VideoMic NTG On-Camera Shotgun Mic
Rode MFR: VMNTG
Rode SC6-L Dual Adaptor for iOS / iPhones*
*Only purchase if you will be using an iPhone for
your projects. For all other smartphones, see the item
below:
(*Adorama offers two bundles. One with the SC6-L
adaptor for iOS / iPhones and for Android/smartphones.
If purchasing from them, please choose the appropriate
kit. B&H does not include this item in the kit bundle
and will need to be purchased separately)
Rode MFR: SC6-L
Kingtop 3.5mm Combo Audio Adapter Cable
OR
StarTech Headset Adapter
*Only for non-iPhone smartphones. If you have an
iPhone, please see the item above as it has a direct
adaptor to the updated iPhone headphone jack.
Kingtop
Or
StarTech
Kingtop:
MFR: B01I3A47I4
StarTech:
MFR: MUYHSMFF
(*If purchasing from Adorama or B&H for a non-
iPhone smartphone, it does not include this item in the
kit bundle and will need to be purchased separately)
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Combo Kit (w/ Feet)
DJI MFR: CP.OS.00000040.01
(Adorama)
MFR #CP.OS.00000040.03
(B&H)
Sony VCT-R640 Lightweight Video Tripod
Sony MFR: VCTR640
Ulanzi Mt-11 Multi-Function Octopus Tripod
Ulanzi MFR: 1907
TRRS Stereo Mini Male to Female, three various sizes
for different setups (5-6’, 10-12’, 20-25’)
Any will work, below are two examples:
Ex. H&A Stereo Mini Male to Stereo Mini Female
Headset Extension Cable (Gold Series) (6’, 10’, and 25’
available)
OR
Ex. Movo Photo 3.5mm TRRS microphone Extension
Cable for Smartphones (20’)
OR
Ex. Saramonic SR-SC2500 3.5mm TRRS Microphone
Extension Cable for Smartphones (8')
Varies
Examples:
H&A
Or
Movo Photo
Or
Saramonic
H&A – 6ft.
MFR: SM-MF-6
H&A – 10ft.
MFR: SM-MF-10
H&A – 25ft.
MFR: SM-MF-25
Movo – 20ft.
MFR: PM10EC6
Saramonic
MFR: SR-SC2500
Kupo 3.5" Long 5/8" Baby Stud with 3/8"-16 Male
Thread
Kupo MFR: KG012512
Quasar Q-Lion Q10 Lion Switch 12"
Quasar Science MFR: Q10WLS
Quasar Q-Lion Q5 Lion Switch 7”
Quasar Science MFR: Q5WLS
Flashpoint 10’ C-Stand with Arm and Knuckle
OR
GMV C330 Turtle-Base C-stand & Grip Arm Kit
(10.5’)
Flashpoint
OR
Impact
Flashpoint:
MFR: FP-SC
GMV
MFR: C330
Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag or Impact Filled
Saddle Sandbag *
(Item shown is an example. Any saddle bag – filled or
empty – will work. We recommend 15-20lb capacity).
Varies Flashpoint:
MFR: SBE-B-18
Impact:
MFR: SBF-B-15
Pro Tapes Gaffer 25 Yards x 2” (Black)*
(This is an example. Any Gaffer Tape, 2” thick, black
will work)
Pro Tapes MFR: PG225BLK /
001UPCG225MBLA
Clar 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate*
OR
Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate
(These are just examples. Any professional production
slate will work)
Clar
OR
Elvid
Clar:
MFR: CL-PS-9-C
Elvid:
MFR: PS-911-C
Glow 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector 40x60”
OR
Raya 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Disc 32”
Glow
Or
Raya
Glow:
MFR: PR5135
Raya:
MFR: CR-51-32
Rosco Photo Lighting Filter Kit (12”x12”)
Rosco MFR: 110110120001
Hard Drive with the Following Specs*:
-500GB minimum
-7200 RPM HDD or Solid State Drive (SSD)
-USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connection. (USB 2.0 is
supported, but not recommended)
-Examples of acceptable drives:
- Samsung T5 Portable SSD – 500GB – USB 3.1
External SSD
- G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE ev RaW USB 3.0 Hard
Drive with Rugged Bumper
*If you already own a hard drive with the equivalent
specs, then you do not need to purchase one. However,
it is important that your hard drive meet the above specs
to ensure it has the speed and capability to process and
render video footage.
(*Adorama and B&H do not include this item in the kit
bundle and will need to be purchased separately)
Various
Examples:
Samsung
G-Technology
Examples:
Samsung T5 MFR:
G-Technology G-Drive ev
RaW MFR: #0G04101-1
Optional Additional Items*
*These items are completely optional, but listed as a resource for interested students. There is no academic advantage for purchasing these
items for the completion of the course and purchasing or not purchasing these items will in no way affect a student’s grade, positively or
negatively.
Item Name Item Example Image Brand/ Manufacturer Manufacturer’s Item Model #
China Ball with E27 Socket
Example – Kupo 18” China Ball w/
E27 Socket
Varies
Example: Kupo
MFR of Example:
KG018612
Tungsten 250W/120V Bulb
(3400 degree K temp)
Example – Lamp BBA Photoflood
250W/120V, 3400 color degree temp.
Varies
Example: BBA Lamp
or Ushio BBA
MFR of Examples:
1000026
Daylight 250W-500W, 120V Bulb
(4800 degree K temp)
Example – Lamp EBW Photoflood
500W/120V Blue (4800 deg.K)
Varies
Example:
Lamp EBW or Ushio
EBW
MFR of Example:
10000264
Dimmer Control Switch
Example - Smith Victor DC1 Dimmer
Control
Varies
Example: Smith-
Victor
MFR of Example:
402010
Dracast 400 Boltray LED Daylight
Lamp
Dracast MFR: DRBRF400B
Lightstand (for Dracast)
Example: Flashpoint Pro Air-
Cushioned Heavy-Duty Light Stand
(7.2”)
OR
Impact Air-Cushioned Light Stand
(Black, 8')
Varies
Examples:
Flashpoint
OR
Impact
Flashpoint MFR: FP-S-7
Impact MFR: LS-8AI
Lavelier Mic for Smartphone
Example:
BOYA By-M1 Pro Universal Omni-
Directional Lavalier Microphone for
Smartphones
Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Condenser
Microphone for Smartphones with
TRRS Connections
Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B1 Digital
Camera-Mount Wireless Omni
Lavalier Microphone System (2.4
GHz, Black)
Varies
Example:
BOYA
Rode
Saramonic
BOYA
MFR: BY-M1-PRO
Rode
MFR: SMARTLAV+
Saramonic
MFR: BLINK500PROB1
Leather-Grip Gloves*
*Gloves for the safe handling of the
china ball, if purchased. The gloves
should have leather at the finger tips.
Examples: SetWear and Arri are
reputable brands -
Various
Examples:
SetWear
Arri
SetWear
MFR: L2.0005270
Arri
MFR: SW05008
SetWear EZ-Fit Gloves, Pair Small
(Size 8) Approximatly 3-3.5"/ 7.62-
8.89cm, Black/Black
OR
ARRI Leather Grip Gloves (Large)
Black Wrap / Cinefoil
Example:
Rosco Matte Black Cinefoil (various
sizes)
Various
Example:
Rosco
Rosco
MFR: 101010011250
*MFR may be slightly
different dependent on size.
Clothes Pins (known as C-47s in film
speak)
Example:
General Brand Clothes Pins - Wood,
with Spring - Pack of 50
Various
Example:
General Brand
General Brand
MFR: GS4850SM